Peel Police Say Someone Is Scamming People With Fake iPhones

If you’re on the market for a used iPhone X and are looking to purchase one through an online classified site, then buyer beware. Peel Police says there’s a scam going around that’s managed to trick at least a few people.

Peel Regional Police said in a release Sunday that at least one individual is selling fake iPhones on multiple online websites, including Kijiji and CraigsList.

The way it works is that the individual meets potential buyers in person. Then upon examination, the phone appears authentic, but when buyers try to use the phone later they discover it’s a fake.

Multiple incidents have been reported recently in Brampton and Mississauga, and there may be more because embarrassment keeps some people from reporting.

Peel Police says that buyers should keep a few things in mind when buying items on Kijiji and other classified sites — if an item’s price is too good to be true then it probably is, and don’t make online purchases from unverified and unknown sources. If you’re looking at purchasing something, do your due diligence and ask questions.